15 Best Graduation Gifts for Every Type of Grad in 2025
Big milestones deserve meaningful gifts! Not sure what to get your grad? We’ve rounded up the best graduation gift ideas.
1. Nespresso - Vertuo Pop+ ($99.99)
Vertuo Pop+ Espresso Machine - $99.99
With the Vertuo Pop, you can brew five sizes of coffee – hot or with ice – without sacrificing precious counter space. And with eight colors to choose from, you’ll finally have a machine that perfectly compliments your unique style. This compact design delivers on the exceptional Vertuo coffee experience you know and love.
Sleek, compact, and effortlessly stylish, it's Nespresso’s smallest Vertuo machine yet – ideal for dorm rooms, apartments, or first homes. Whether they're pulling an all-nighter or relaxing on a weekend, the Vertuo Pop delivers a premium coffee experience without taking up precious counter space. Thoughtful, practical, and stylish, just like your grad!
2. Parima - Personalized Jewelry Case ($18.99)
Parima Personalized Travel Jewelry Case - $18.99
This multi-functional, jewelry box is the perfect size to fill with your favorite necklaces, earrings, and rings. The interior pockets and dividers keep everything neat and orderly without getting tangled together. The jewelry case is made of high-quality luxurious velvet and decorated with a customizable letter to make the perfect gift!
Perfectly sized for dorm life, travel, or their first job, this elegant case keeps favorite necklaces, earrings, and rings organized and tangle-free. With soft velvet lining, smart interior pockets, and customizable lettering, it’s both practical and personal. Give them something beautiful to carry into their next chapter – a keepsake that’s as stylish and special as they are.
3. Apple - Apple Watch ($399.99)
Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum Case - $399.99
Meet Apple Watch Series 10. A bigger display with more screen area and a thinner, lighter design. Get advanced fitness and health features with Sleep Apnea Notifications, plus faster charging.
Featuring a larger, more vibrant display in a slimmer, lighter design, it’s the perfect companion as they step into the next chapter. With advanced fitness and health tools and faster charging, it helps them stay on track, connected, and in control. Sleek, smart, and built for what’s next – just like their future.
4. Longchamp - Le Pliage Shoulder Tote ($145)
Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Shoulder Tote - $145
This is a crafted shoulder bag lauded for a decidedly understated, always chic look. Debossed leather trim complements the sleek nylon of an essential tote featuring a water-resistant lining and a fold-flat design for compact storage.
Chic, understated, and effortlessly versatile, this beautifully crafted tote combines sleek nylon with an elegant leather trim. It’s as practical as it is polished – ideal for commuting, traveling, or stepping into their first job. Thoughtfully designed to keep up with their ambitions, it's a fashionable essential for the graduate on the move.
5. Kodak - Digital Camera ($124)
Kodak PIXPRO Digital Camera - $124
The Kodak PIXPRO features a 4X Optical Zoom 27mm Wide Angle and 2.7" LCD Screen. Also including 1080p Full HD Video, this digital camera is perfect for capturing photos and videos.
Help them capture every moment of their next adventure – with the Kodak PIXPRO digital camera. Whether they’re exploring a new city, documenting college life, or starting their career, this compact camera is ready to go. Easy to use and travel-friendly, it’s a thoughtful gift that turns everyday moments into lasting keepsakes.
6. Armani Beauty - Acqua di Gioia Parfum ($68)
Acqua di Gioia Parfum - $68
Primofiore lemon pairs with crushed mint, softening into white jasmine and an addictive cedarwood-labdanum base.
A sophisticated gift for a fresh start – Giorgio Armani’s Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum. Perfect for the graduate stepping into a new chapter, this refreshing scent captures the essence of nature with notes of mint, lemon, and jasmine.
7. bugatti - Contrast Backpack ($79.99)
bugatti Contrast Backpack - $79.99
The Contrast Backpack is the perfect choice for anyone who wants a stylish and functional backpack that can keep up with their busy lifestyle. This backpack is designed to keep your daily essentials safe and secure with its zippered main compartment, interior zippered pocket, and quick access front zippered pocket with organizer panel.
Set them up for success with a backpack that’s as ready for the future as they are. Sleek, functional, and built for a busy lifestyle, the Contrast Backpack is perfect for the graduate heading to college, commuting to work, or tackling daily adventures. A great way to keep essentials secure and stay organized on the go – wherever life takes them next.
8. Bloomsbury Academic - The Graduate Career Guidebook by Steve Rook ($75)
The Graduate Career Guidebook by Steve Rook - $75
Whatever stage of career planning you are currently at, this inspiring book will help you navigate your career journey. This popular and practical book shows students and graduates how to gain work experience, conduct a job hunt, writing a knockout CV, impress at interview and launch their career.
The perfect read for launching what’s next. This practical, encouraging guide helps grads navigate every step of their career journey—from landing experience and writing standout CVs to acing interviews and starting strong. A thoughtful gift for anyone stepping into their future.
9. Ninja - Ninja Creami ($199.99)
Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker - $199.99
With the Ninja CREAMi, you can have total control of your ingredients from decadent gelato to low sugar options. Create frozen treats as unique as you are in three easy steps. Simply prep your base, freeze overnight, process, and enjoy.
A fun, creative gift for sweet new beginnings. The Ninja CREAMi lets grads whip up personalized frozen treats—from indulgent gelato to healthier options—with total control over ingredients. Just prep, freeze, and enjoy. Perfect for celebrating milestones (and snack breaks) in style.
10. Garven - Grad Keepsake Book ($9.99)
Garven Grad Keepsake Book - $9.99
This sweet 2025 Graduation Keepsake Book will be one they cherishes for a lifetime. You don’t need to be a great writer to fill out this book. We’ve designed this book with prompts to inspire you in 40 pages, designed to take 1 hour or less to fill out.
A heartfelt keepsake they’ll treasure forever. This 2025 Graduation Book is filled with thoughtful prompts that make it easy to create a meaningful gift—no writing skills required. In under an hour, you can craft something personal, memorable, and truly one of a kind.
11. Beats by Dr. Dre - Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones ($120)
Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - $120
Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones deliver a premium listening experience with Pure Adaptive Noise Canceling to actively block external noise, and real-time audio calibration to preserve clarity, range, and emotion. Beats and Apple are changing the way you listen to music with the Apple W1 chip in Beats Studio3 Wireless Bluetooth headphones.
A gift that hits all the right notes. Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones deliver rich, immersive sound with noise canceling and real-time audio tuning—perfect for focus, travel, or downtime. With Apple’s W1 chip for seamless connectivity, they’re a sleek, high-performance gift for grads ready to take on the world—one song at a time.
12. Lululemon - Dual Pouch Wristlet Wallet ($58)
Lululemon Dual Pouch Wristlet Wallet - $58
Think keys, phone, Dual Pouch Wristlet. This wristlet has a larger pouch that doubles as a wallet, and a smaller pouch for your earbuds, chapstick, and coins. It's the perfect casual accessory to keep track of all your essentials.
A stylish essential for life on the move. The Dual Pouch Wristlet keeps everything in place—keys, phone, earbuds, and more—with two handy compartments, including one that doubles as a wallet. Compact, casual, and perfect for the grad juggling new adventures with everyday essentials.
13. BagSmart - Laptop Case ($19.99)
BagSmart Lightweight Puffy Laptop Sleeve with Handle - $19.99
Elevate your style with the laptop sleeve featuring a chic woven design! Made from super-soft fluffy Taslan fabric and fitted with a comfortable padded handle, this laptop sleeve is lightweight and stylish, making it the perfect accessory.
A polished upgrade for their next chapter. This chic woven laptop sleeve combines fashion and function with soft Taslan fabric, a padded handle, and lightweight design. Perfect for carrying their tech with confidence—whether they're off to college, starting a new job, or working on the go.
14. Geoffrey Beene - 2 Piece Luggage Set ($180)
Geoffrey Beene Puffer Hardside 2 Pc Luggage Set - $180
This is a fabulous new 2 pc luggage set consisting of a 20 hardside expandable vertical and a 15 puffy quilted carry-all. The hardside vertical is crafted in rugged ABS plastic and has fully lined interior. The set also includes a carry-all that is made of puffy quilted polyester. It features an adjustable/removable shoulder strap and padded handle. This is a must have travel set!
Send them off in style with the ultimate travel-ready duo. This sleek 2-piece luggage set includes a durable suitcase and a lightweight carry-on—perfect for weekend trips, campus moves, or new adventures. With a padded handle and adjustable strap, it’s a smart, dependable gift for grads ready to go places.
15. Random House - Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss ($8.48)
Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss - $8.48
In this classic book, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and whimsical illustrations. The inspiring and timeless message encourages readers to find the success that lies within, no matter what challenges they face. A perennial favorite and a perfect gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life!
A timeless send-off for any new beginning. With wit, warmth, and whimsy, Dr. Seuss’s classic celebrates life’s journey—the highs, the hurdles, and the hope ahead. An inspiring keepsake and perfect gift for any grad stepping into what’s next.
No matter what you choose, the best graduation gifts are the ones that support, inspire, or celebrate your graduate as they step into a new chapter. From meaningful keepsakes to practical essentials or a touch of luxury, these gifts show you’re cheering them on—every step of the way.
Graduating soon? Or shopping for someone who is? Make it easier with a graduation wishlist on Listful! It’s perfect for organizing dorm must-haves, first apartment finds, and celebration-worthy gifts. Start your wishlist today—or encourage your grad to make one—so everyone can help make this milestone extra memorable.
